Landslide Preparedness Act Renewal
Official: National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes the National Landslide Preparedness Act, allowing for continued efforts to reduce landslide hazards and improve emergency response. It updates definitions and requirements related to atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation events that can lead to landslides.
1. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to assess risks from atmospheric river flooding and extreme precipitation events in the first national strategy published after the bill's enactment. 2. It expands the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to include Native Hawaiian organizations and other stakeholders in preparedness efforts. 3. The bill establishes a national landslide hazards database that identifies areas needing risk assessment due to hydrology changes or geological activity. 4. It mandates the development of a debris flow early warning system that involves consultation with local governments and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Communities at risk of landslides, including local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Indian tribes.